Have you ever thought that a bottle of wine could hide a secret in its very shape? This is the case with Rotari's TrentoDOC Riserva Flavio. The particular curvature of the glass is designed to reduce the contact surface of the yeasts. This almost invisible technical detail slows down the evolution of the wine and creates an aromatic complexity that only time can give. But let's proceed in order. We are in the heart of Trentino, specifically in Mezzocorona. Here, the Piana Rotaliana opens up like a natural amphitheatre between the imposing rocky walls of the Dolomites. The climate is the result of a fortunate encounter between the cool breezes of the Adige Valley and the heat retained by the rocks. The TrentoDOC designation is an all-Italian pride and joy. It is the first DOC in our country dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines made using the Metodo Classico. Strict regulations require high altitudes and long periods of ageing on the lees. This is why choosing a TrentoDOC means embracing the philosophy of “mountain sparkling wine”. Flavio, in particular, is a champion born from pure Chardonnay. The result of meticulous selection, where Chardonnay expresses its maximum power without sacrificing grace. It is no coincidence that this is the grape variety that best interprets the mineral character of the clayey and calcareous soils of Trentino. The vineyards climb between 250 and 800 metres above sea level. This altitude range allows us to choose, year after year, only the parcels that have achieved perfect balance. Part of the wine ferments in barriques. The wood must not cover the fruit, but only add a richer aromatic shoulder. After bottling, the wine rests in the dark for years. This endless wait transforms a promising must into a superior sparkling wine. Intense and brilliant golden yellow in colour, the perlage is extremely fine. The bubbles are very small and never stop rising to the top. The impact on the nose is elegant and deep. There is an immediate delicate fusion of citrus notes and sweet hints of apricot and nectarine. In the mouth, it reveals all its fullness. A dry but fragrant wine, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, honey and freshly baked bread crust. The finish is long and savoury. It is an extraordinary companion at the table. The ideal pairing is with raw fish. The minerality of the wine, in fact, marries the natural sweetness of scampi and oysters without overpowering them.